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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced
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natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living,
creative expression and the products and services that support
a healthy lifestyle.

20 SACRED PASSAGE

Conscious Dying as a
Transformative Healing Journey
by Linda Sechrist

24 HOME VIGILS

Reclaiming the Care of
Our Deceased Loved Ones
by Ann Porto

26 HEALTHY HAIR,

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HEALTHY BODY

Organic Hair Care That is
People- and Planet-Friendly
by Elaine Hewitt

27 THE RIANP

and Licensure of
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in Rhode Island
by Marcy Feibelman

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his month’s feature article by Linda Sechrist,
“Sacred Passage: Conscious Dying as a
Transformative Healing Journey,” on page
20, caringly explores how the ultimate transition
can be enhanced by compassion and dignity when
thoughtfully approached. Genuinely expressed
care for one another—both those going on and
those staying behind—is essential.
Interestingly enough, we had several local articles
submitted with information and resources here in
Rhode Island on this topic. One is on living funerals with a gathering of one’s community where
the individual with a life limiting illness is present
to share in the celebration. Another is the Grace
Note Singers whose soft voices join to create a peaceful space at the bedside of
the dying. Celebrating life and cherishing the beauty in life begins to bring a different vision of death as a seldom discussed topic. We are all going to die, and yet
there is a lot of resistance in talking and thinking about it, let alone planning for it.
On page 24 in “Home Vigils”, Ann Porto tells us about the increase in popularity
in the desire to choose simpler funeral options, and the assistance and support that
a death midwife or doula can provide at that time.
Though we can never compare the loss of a family pet to that of a loved one or
family member I found some similarities in processing the loss of one of my dear
pets. We had a situation a few years back with Flo, our beloved cat. When Flo
became ill and stopped eating at around 14 years, we brought her to the vet.
She was dehydrated and not eating, so they sent us home with fluids we were to
administer intravenously. It would take about 10 minutes or so for the fluid to go
through, Flo was rather out of it at that point and accepted it gracefully. She still
wouldn’t eat, so we were filling a syringe with high protein cat food and shooting
it in her mouth. One morning feeding Flo before work, she turned her head as I
had the syringe at her mouth, causing the cat food to squirt back in my face. At
which point I thought – what am I doing? Would I want someone to force-feed
me? Where is the quality of life, when you can’t even be bothered to react when
someone is manually injecting fluids? These measures were not cures; it was her
new reality as we attempted to stretch her life a little longer.
While it broke our hearts, we did what was the right thing to do. Those types of
decisions carry more clarity with distance. When you are not personally involved,
it makes perfect sense not to keep something alive with force. But when it’s a loved
one, it is much harder to let go and see that we may simply be selfish to hold on
when longer than we should.
Life is precious and short even if we live to 100. It’s important to be present in
every moment, focused on those who mean the most to us. Living with grace naturally helps us depart with grace. May we all celebrate each day and treasure the
special connections that feed our soul. We hope this issue lends uplifting perspective to the personally unique journey of this sacred passage.
Peace, Maureen

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Winter Bowenwork
Community Walk-in Clinic Dates Set

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rovidence Wholistic Healthcare, on the Eastside,
is holding Bowenwork Community Walk-in Clinics from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., February 4, 2 to 5 p.m.,
March 1, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 18. Treatments will be offered on a first-come-first-serve basis,
in effective 20-minute sessions.
Practitioners Dr. Sheila Frodermann and Emily
Deneault treat specific complaints such as shoulder
pain, asthma, hip pain, low back pain, knee pain, ankle
injury, Lyme-related pain, headaches, neck tension,
sinus pain, and digestive issues, as well as for relaxation
in stressful times.
Dr. Sheila Frodermann
Frodermann is a naturopathic doctor, a homeopath, a 20-year Bowenwork practitioner, and an associate Bowenwork instructor
for the American Bowen Academy. Deneault is a certified practitioner with the
American Bowen Academy.
Cost: $45 new clients/$35 subsequent visits and established PWH clients. Location: 144 Waterman St., Ste. #3. Call 401-455-0546 with questions and during
inclement weather to check for cancellations. For more information, visit
ProvidenceWholistic.com. See ad on page 27.

Early Sign-up Discount for Professional
Hypnotist Certification Course

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oard-certified hypnotist and certified hypnotist instructor John Koenig will
be running a 15-week Hypnotist Certification Course starting March 20. The
course will be held at the Richmond Square Technology Center, in Providence, on
Monday nights from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., with six full
Saturdays for supervised practice.
Successful completion of the 75-hour course
will result in certification as a consulting hypnotist
with the National Guild of Hypnotists, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
largest professional hypnotist association. The cost after March 1 will be $2150, but enroll during January
or February and save $300 off the full tuition. The fee
includes instruction, a workbook, certificate, testing
fee and full professional membership for 12 months
in the National Guild of Hypnotists.
Students will learn how to induce hypnosis,
work with various issues such as smoking, weight and
John Koenig
stress reduction and the requirements for setting up
a practice in Rhode Island, Connecticut or Massachusetts. Class size will be small
with no more than 12 students.
Koenig has been practicing hypnosis since 1998 in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. His hypnotic video programs have been featured on national television
and he is the author of The Hypnotic Coach which will be used as a text in the
program.

For more information, call 401-374-1890 or email John.Koenig.Hypnotist@live.com.
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DiscoverYou
Wellness Expo Moves
to New Location in
Warwick

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he DiscoverYou Wellness Expo is
moving to a new location at the
Crowne Plaza Hotel, in Warwick,
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 2. Susan
Lataille of DiscoverYou Events has
partnered with Victoria Haffer to bring
attendees the best of products and
services the Rhode Island holistic and
wellness community has to offer in
mind, body and spirit.Â
The expo, sponsored by Natural
Awakenings, will consist of more than
70 exhibitors and 15 workshops, and
will feature Roland Comtois as the
keynote speaker along with presenters
Kerry Cudmore, Gladys Ellen, Robert
Burns, Linda Jaros, Robert Baxter, Gayle
Suzanne, and Victoria Haffer, among
others.
For more information, email Susan Lataille at Susan@DiscoverYouEvents.com
or Victoria Haffer at Transform@
VictoriaHaffer.com, or visit
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THINK
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IN
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Providence Flea Winter Markets
Held at Hope High School

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he Providence Flea indoor holiday markets were a huge
hit and patrons can continue to enjoy the ever-popular
Sunday treasure hunt from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the second and
fourth Sundays of the month during February, March and
April at Hope High School. Specific dates are February 12
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he American Lung Association will hold its ninth
annual Fight For Air Climb: Providence presented by
MetLife Auto & Home on March 4, at the Omni Providence Hotel. This “vertical road race” will see 1,000 participants, including
arm Fresh RI
firefighters in full gear, racing up 22 floors of stairs in support of the 33 million
first started
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come and encouraged to attend. Funds raised benefit the American Lung Associafor the arts, with
tion’s mission to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease
just seven venthrough research, education and advocacy.
dors. It quickly
outgrew that
Cost: $35 fee/$100 fundraising minimum. For more information and to register,
small space, and in 2008 jumped just
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greener at the Green Living Expo, taking place
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from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 19, at the Crowne Plaza Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hotel, in Warwick.
For this season, more than 80
The event will feature dozens of green living
vendors are selling their locally grown
workshops, presentations and informative talks by exproducts, including vegetables, apples,
perts on alternative transportation, the most innovative
cranberries and other produce; seagreen building materials, green energy, and solar, wind food, meats, poultry, and eggs; artisanal
and water power. Learn about affordable, healthier,
cheeses, breads, gluten-free and other
greener versions of household products, and see how
baked goods; lotions, soaps, cosmetics,
easy it is to use green building products for healthier households. Enjoy live music, candles, honey, pickles, sauces, salsas
specialty foods and green fun for the whole family.
and preserves; chocolates, nuts, juices,
teas, coffee and other beverages; preCost: $5 in advance/$7 at door/children under 12 free. Free parking. Location:
pared foods and food trucks; flowers,
801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. For more information call 401-837-6645, email
plants, wreaths and more.
CaptMike@GreenLivingExpos.com or visit GreenLivingExpo.us. See ad on page 9.
Snow or shine, the Pawtucket
Wintertime Farmers Market is open
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ckankar of Rhode Island will present
the 2017 Rhode Island Eckankar
Regional Seminar, called The Road to
God: The Adventure of a Lifetime,
on March 4 and
5, at the Sheraton
Providence Airport
Hotel, in Warwick.
The seminar
will feature keynote
speaker Ken Windholz, a university
Ken Windholz
professor and an
accomplished musician. He is also a
chef, two-time master’s national power
lifting champion and a sports public
address announcer. Windholz says he
cannot imagine life without Eckankar.
“It’s truly the path of pure divine love
and has transformed and reinvented me
many, many times over throughout my
life. Each discovery on this path is utterly precious; always new, always exactly
what’s needed in that very moment. It is
truly the adventure of a lifetime!”
At this seminar, Windholz will share
golden keys that have helped him on
his own journey home to God. There
will also be a free discussion event held
from 10 to 11:30 a.m., March 4, entitled
Spiritual Wisdom on Life after Death.
An Eckankar seminar is a place
where people come to experience a direct link to God through inspirational and
spiritual exercises. Attendees will learn
how to align their inner and outer aspirations. It also provides an opportunity to
meet like-minded people who share the
love for God and Spirit. The goal is to
immerse oneself in the light and sound of
God for spiritual renewal, transformation,
healing and the gift of higher awareness.
Location: Sheraton Providence Airport
Hotel, 1850 Post Rd., Warwick. For
more information, call 401-828-6973,
email Eckankar at Eckankar.RI@gmail.
com, or visit Eckankar-RI.org/seminar. Rhode Island Eckankar Center is
located at 2914 Post Rd., #3, Warwick.
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newsbriefs
Help for Sensitive Winter Skin

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You Are Love
Gloria di Simone
Artist Gloria di Simone’s featured cover
painting, You Are Love, reflects her
long-held passion for color. She refers
to her paintings as “axquarelli”, her
unique variation on the Italian word
for watercolor, saying, “They are
tempera—a rather diluted paint
on watercolor paper.” In many of
her paintings, she also adds diamond
water and gold for unusual effects.
“My images are focused on vibration
and energy,” explains di Simone.
She leads workshops in creative
painting that focus on freeing the inner
child in everyone. “My creativity and
passion for color has been my life focus
and it brings me great joy to share that,”
says di Simone. She describes her axquarelli paintings as intuitive and heartwarming: “I hope they bring peace and
exude a balancing of environmental
energies.” Through her innate abilities,
she blends colors to embed her paintings with healing vibrations.
A native of Naples, Italy, di
Simone currently makes her home
there after spending 28 years in Rome.
In addition to being an artist, she has
also worked as an architect, graphic
designer, art director, furniture designer
and teacher.
View the artist’s portfolio at
GloriaDiSimone.com.

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old weather and overheated rooms can dry out skin and make
it look tired and old during the winter months. Fresh Face
Skincare Center has the solution—its signature Anti-Aging Trio, a
non-invasive, chemical-free treatment that isn’t harsh on the skin.
“With three proven machines that lessen the aging process five to 10 years
with no down time, the treatment is everyone’s best friend,” says owner, licensed
esthetician, skin therapist and make-up consultant Debby Votta. The first step is microdermabrasion to gently remove the superficial layer of dry, dead skin cells. Next
is microcurrent, also known as facial toning for an instant face-lift. Lastly, finish up
with LED red light therapy to firm and tighten the skin.
Votta is certified in many of the latest high tech, esthetic advances. With more
than 10 years of experience, she is consistently educating herself on the latest and
best skincare products and treatments.
Cost: $75. Location: Fresh Face Skincare Center @ Avalon, 1221 Reservoir Ave.,
Cranston For more information, call 401-944-4601 or visit
FreshFaceSkincare.net. See ad on page 5.

Free Valentine’s Day Astrology Workshop

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rofessional astrologer Steven Seinberg will lead a fun
workshop on what birth-charts say about how each
person is wired for romance from noon to 1 p.m., February
14, at the Empowerment Factory, in Hope Artiste Village, in
Pawtucket.
Astrology is an ancient system used to peer into many
different aspects of our lives. Participants will learn some
of the fundamentals of astrology, explore which symbols in
general are the most critical in examining the basic traits
and predispositions in relationships and romance, and gain
insight as to what individual attendees’ specific chart features may say about their intrinsic wiring in matters of the
heart: what they want in love, what they need, and what
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their relationship strengths and weaknesses might be.
Seinberg is an official apprentice of Steven Forrest, one of the most wellknown figures in all of modern astrology. He has taught astrology classes on both
coasts and has been working on an astrology book that takes a novel approach
toward teaching some of the material.
Cost: Free. Register: Eventbrite. Location: 999 Main St., #707, Pawtucket.
For more information, call 401-365-1010 or visit TheEmpowermentFactory.org.
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September 2016 survey from Packaged
Facts, a division of Market Research
Group, LLC, showed that as much as 20
percent of the U.S. adult population is
cutting back on supplement use due to
consumption of fortified foods. Despite this
trend, nutritional supplement sales nationwide are projected to increase by $1.5 billion
in just two years to $16 billion in 2018.
Fortified foods contain extra nutrients added by manufacturers such as cereal
fortified with iron, milk with added vitamin D and pasta enhanced with folic acid.
While the original intent of these additives was to improve nutritional deficiencies
in people without access to foods that naturally contain these nutrients, consequences now include an overabundance of particular nutrients for some and poor
food choices due to a dependence on fortified foods for others. Ingesting naturally
occurring nutrients in unfortified foods allows each nutrient to be absorbed together with the other vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients contained in that food,
enabling them to work together within the body, according to the Harvard School
of Public Health.

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Reflexology and Imagery Relieve
Preoperative Anxiety

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nticipating surgery can be stressful, and many patients suffer from
preoperative anxiety, which can cause
serious health complications such as
hypertension, rapid pulse and sugar
metabolism changes. Israeli researchers
from the University of Haifa have found
that complementary medicine, combined with standard use of anti-anxiety
drugs prior to entering the operating
room, can significantly reduce preoperative anxiety levels and improve outcomes.
Researchers divided 360 preoperative patients ages 17 and up into three
groups: those receiving standard care for preoperative anxiety; those receiving
standard care along with complementary therapy, featuring acupuncture, reflexology, individual guided imagery or a combination of the latter two; and those
receiving standard care combined with generic guided imagery via a recording.
Anxiety levels were measured preoperatively before and after the intervention on a
scale of one to 10, with scores of four or more constituting intermediate or higherlevel anxiety.
The study found that complementary therapy in combination with standard
care produced a 60 percent reduction in anxiety, with the mean score dropping from
5.54 to 2.32. Combining standard care with reflexology and guided imagery provided
the best relief, reducing anxiety by an average of 4.22 points. Patients receiving only
standard care experienced a slight rise in their average anxiety level.

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randomized, double-blind study from the Sri
Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Science
and Research, in Bangalore, India, has found that an
extract of fenugreek husk (FHE) called FenuSMART
can provide relief from common symptoms of menopause, including night sweats, insomnia, headaches,
hot flashes and mood swings.
Researchers studied 88 menopausal women
between the ages of 45 and 58. Half were given one
gram of FHE per day for 90 days while the other half
received a placebo. The study measured the impact
the supplement had on the subjects’ menopausal symptoms through weekly telephone sessions.
At the study’s end, approximately 32 percent of the women in the FHE group
reported no hot flashes, while the placebo subjects saw the frequency of theirs
reduced from three to five per day to one or two. Additionally, the subjects that took
FHE experienced a 57 percent reduction in night sweats, a 68 percent abatement of
mood swings, a 75 percent drop in insomnia and 58 percent fewer headaches.

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Researchers analyzed data from
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The study pooled results into three categories: CHM versus placebo, CHM versus
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Plants Communicate with Sound
A recent study from the University of Western Australia
has found that plants regularly react to and emit sounds
through a series of clicks produced by their roots, and
that such inter-flora communication may be essential to
their survival. Evolutionary biologist Monica Gagliano,
who made the discovery, listened to the roots of young
corn plants and found that they regularly produced
sounds in the range of 220Hz, a frequency audible to the human ear.
Plants have been shown to influence each other in many ways through nanomechanical oscillations on a molecular scale. Gagliano remarks, “Scientists also
know that plants use volatile chemicals to communicate with each other.”
Another biological research team under the direction of Professor Olaf Kruse,
Ph.D., scientific director of the Center for Biotechnology at Germany’s Bielefeld University, has shown that green algae not only engages in photosynthesis, but also has an
alternative source of energy: It can draw it from other plants (Nature Communications).
Gagliano comments, “Considering that entire forests are all interconnected by
networks of fungi, maybe plants are using fungi the way we use the Internet.”

Selfies Promote Animal Cruelty and Death
Zachary Crockett, of Pricenomics.com, has found that since
2014, 49 people were killed in attempts to take pictures
of themselves with wild creatures. Although there are no
statistics on how many animals have been harmed due to
selfies, wildlife organizations such as Care for the Wild International are appealing to the public to stop using animals as props.
Visitors to China’s Yunnan Wild Animal Park lured captive peacocks from their
enclosure and grabbed them by their tails. The birds died as a result. Another group
of people at a beach in Argentina was filmed mobbing a baby Franciscana dolphin,
an endangered species, while taking pictures, resulting in its death likely through
shock and severe dehydration from being removed from the water for too long.
Due to the high demand by tourists to take pictures with wild animals, special
photographic settings are popping up in Mexico, Europe and Morocco. However,
the Association for British Travel Agents stated that no legitimate sanctuary would
allow animals to be used as photo props.

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Genetically Altered
Mushrooms Approved
for Consumption

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Fungus Among Us
Clustered regularly interspaced
short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)
is a new method of editing genomes
of farm animals and food crops.
White button mushrooms (Agaricus
bisporus) that have been genetically
modified to delay the natural browning process are the first CRISPRedited organisms to receive approval
from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Yinong Yang, a plant pathologist
from Penn State University, crafted
the modified mushrooms by targeting
the family of genes responsible for
the browning effect seen in produce
when sliced and exposed to oxygen.
Yang was able to reduce the browning enzyme’s work by 30 percent and
was granted approval from the USDA
because no foreign or altered DNA
was integrated into the mushroom
genome. The department only assesses whether there’s a risk that the
new modified variety of an organism
could become a weed or “pest” to
other plants.
The mushrooms may still be
subject to Food and Drug Administration or Environmental Protection
Agency regulations. The National
Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine are in discussions
about developing a new set of rules
for the biotech industry in the next
five to 10 years.
Source: Nature.com

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Laundry List
Following eco-friendly
laundry tips can save
on energy, water usage and utility bills,
making it good for both
the planet and the bank
account. The laundry
results, too, may be better
for some loads.
RealSimple.com advises that 90 percent of the energy
consumed while running a wash load is used to heat the water, so the average household can eliminate as much as 350
pounds of carbon emissions and save about $40 annually
by turning the knob to cold. It also notes that some proteinheavy stains, like perspiration and blood, can become more
set into the fabric when washed in hot water, which can also
shrink synthetic fibers.
For sweat stains, DIYNatural.com suggests combining
two tablespoons of cream of tartar, a few drops of lemon essential oil and water to make a paste. Mix and spread it on
the stain, and then rub it in and let dry. Another pre-laundry
option is to pour or spray a 3 percent solution of hydrogen
peroxide onto the stain and then soak for about 30 minutes.
Mildly soiled laundry doesn’t necessarily need hot water
for adequate cleaning, reports the Mother Nature Network.
It advises pre-soaking heavily soiled laundry in cold water
for about an hour, adding four tablespoons of baking soda to
loosen dirt and grime.
“Responding quickly to stains always helps,” says Steve
Boorstein, a Boulder, Colorado, clothing-care expert on his
ClothingDoctor.com website. “For washable clothing, flush
the stained area with cool water to remove any solid matter.
Never rub the stain in order to avoid driving it deeper into
the fabric.”
Conserve more energy as well as water by always assembling a full load of laundry. Appliance performance can
also make an eco-difference. Energy Star estimates that water
savings of between 40 and 75 percent can be achieved with
front-loading machines instead of top-loaders. Line drying
wins over a clothes dryer in terms of freshness, energy use
and kindness to the environment.
Start with biodegradable and phosphate-free detergents
made from plant- and vegetable-based ingredients.

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stretched out on a lounge
chair. A woman lies close by
on another chair, holding his hand.
Their wide, contented smiles are the
kind you’d expect of vacationers lying
poolside at an upscale resort. But the
man isn’t drinking a tropical cocktail;
he’s receiving a therapeutic IV infusion
in the drip bar at Intellectual Medicine
120, in Warwick.
Formerly the Petteruti Center for
Life Extension, the facility was recently
renamed to better capture its expanded
breadth of services and the philosophy
of its founder, Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Stephen Petteruti. Traditional health
care, he says, has “taken the intellect out
of medicine. I want to put it back in.”
Petteruti, a primary care physician and
doctor of osteopathic medicine, is also
board-certified in medical weight loss,
anti-aging and regenerative medicine.
Though Petteruti has received some criticism for his “unconventional ideas,” it
doesn’t dampen his enthusiasm for medicine and passion for helping patients
lead healthier, happier, longer lives.
“There’s a problem with health
care right now,” he says. Doctors must
adhere to established standards of care.
Though those standards were created to
help ensure quality, he says, those standards often limit the treatment options
physicians can offer their patients. “The
‘standard of care’ has come to mean,
‘doing what everybody else is doing,’”
he says, “and if you’re doing that, you’re
never going to move forward. I think
we need to break out of the standards
that are currently established. And if I
have to catch a couple of arrows, I’m
okay if it helps that happen.”
Intellectual Medicine 120 refers
to Petteruti’s approach of combining
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ing with medicine, and the Hayflick
limit, a concept in cellular science that
suggests the possibility of a 120-year
lifespan. “Our goal,” he says, “is to create a platform of delivering health that’s
entirely different from the conventional
way of thinking.”
The center’s rebranding also
reflects Petturuti’s desire to create a
platform through which he and other
doctors and nurse practitioners can collaborate and track results. “I can only
go so far,” he says. “There is legitimacy
and value in some of these unconventional treatments, and we need to have
more centers in the country like ours so
others can also start using the knowledge with their patients.” Petturuti
says doctors from Massachusetts and
Pennsylvania have already come to the
center for training.
At the heart of the treatment center
is the drip bar, where patients receive
IV drip treatments. Liquid nutrients are
stored in a medical-grade refrigeration unit and a sterile IV compounding
hood guards against germs and helps
preserve the center’s zero-infection rate.
IV drips may be administered as part
of the comprehensive treatment plan
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Petturuti says, have helped patients with
varied needs such as cancer support
and chelation therapy and as part of the
center’s anti-aging, hormone therapy
and weight loss programs.
Two years ago, Petturuti decided
to officially break free from traditional
medicine—a bold move that would
change his practice into a cash-based
one that does not accept insurance. “It
was a huge leap of faith,” he says, “but
we did it because we needed freedom to
practice medicine in a manner that we
knew would help our patients more.”
Among the benefits of the new structure is the freedom to spend more time
with each patient. “If you’ve been to the
doctor lately, you know what I’m talking
about,” Petturuti says. “They’re looking at
the computer more than they’re looking
at you.” It’s not unusual for Petturuti to
spend an hour with a patient to discuss
treatment options or articles patients have
brought in, or to text patients directly to
answer their questions.
Shannon Petturuti, nurse practitioner
and Petturuti’s wife, says that although
the center embraces the latest ideas and
modern technology, the social model
is reminiscent of community doctors of
centuries past. “It’s smaller,” she says.
“We know every patient and everything
about them. It’s more like how medicine
and patient care is supposed to be.”
Petturuti is passionate about exploring ways to cure what he feels are the
biggest health epidemics of today—heart
disease, cancer, aging, dementia and
obesity. “The body has an incredible
ability to heal itself, and I’ve witnessed
that on many occasions. We want to
get doctors curious and we’re hoping to
prove that they can still make a living by
doing the right thing.” Through Intellectual Medicine 120, he hopes to join with
others in the medical community to help
prevent and reverse disease and illness.
Intellectual Medicine 120 is located at
250 Centerville Rd., Bldg E, in Warwick.
Listen to Dr. Petteruti Saturdays from
8-9 a.m. on WPR0 99.7 FM and 630
AM. For more information, visit im-120.
com. See ad on page 13.
Wendy Lewis is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings. Connect at
WordsmithWendy@yahoo.com.

hen properly viewed, the
thresholds of all of life’s transitional moments can be both
emotionally and spiritually rewarding.
Whether it involves marriage or birth,
job loss or illness, gleaning insight from
the experience can yield fresh perspective on how to live life more fully today,
if we remain mindful and lovingly
attentive through the process.
Like birth, death is a transition
we can wisely prepare for. In recent
years, compassionate individuals and
grassroots movements have emerged
to help us conduct ourselves, heal and
grow from losing a loved one or face
our own passing. An increasing number of initiatives support a new model
in palliative care that treats death not
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the human experience. Each in its own
way advocates for a grace-filled passage supported by dignified, caring and
compassionate practices.

Profound Shift

The Conscious Dying Institute, in Boulder, Colorado, aims to restore death and
dying to its natural place in the sacred
circle of life. Its end-of-life literacy curriculum and certificate training programs
are helping to create a new, wisdombased culture of healing teachers and
end-of-life doulas that serve among the
frontline caregivers and companions
providing the comfort people want and
need most. Founded by Tarron Estes, a
healing artist, poet, Caritas coach and
transformational learning educator, the
institute is grounded in love, spiritual

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openness, compassion and a universal
field of consciousness.
“Training is open to nurses, physicians, clinicians, caregivers, family
members, healthcare teams and anyone else interested in exploring what it
means to die consciously,” says Estes.
It attends to the provider’s inner awakening and helps them strengthen their
ability to give spiritual, emotional,
physical and practical care to anyone,
helping to relieve pain, regardless
of diagnosis.
“Rather than curative care, it’s
all about seeking to increase precious, meaningful moments, a sense
of spiritual sanctity, beauty, interconnectedness and appreciation of life for
the families and patients they serve. An
end-of-life doula at bedside assures that
families and loved ones can focus on
what is most important,” explains Estes,
who believes that our true nature lives
within us as an unblemished jewel.
Helping individuals become comfortable talking about death is the work
of Dr. Karen Wyatt, of Dillon, Colorado,
founder of the End of Life University, an
online interview series with end-of-life
care experts. She provides a trustworthy
loving environment in monthly death
cafés. The author of What Really Matters: 7 Lessons for Living from the Stories
of Dying expands the conversation
through related articles and podcasts
at eolUniversity.com.
Death cafés benefit from Wyatt’s
experience as a hospice doctor. “There
is never an agenda. Of the 10 to 12
people that generally join in, one is
always a new caller, recently awakened
to the idea of conscious dying or their
own mortality. They’re seeking information and someone to talk to because
family and friends aren’t interested.
Some already embracing their mortality wish to explore their thoughts with
others. Some callers join just to listen,”
advises Wyatt.
Because death in the West has become a commercialized, medical event
with funeral home packages the norm,
Wyatt recommends the National Home
Funeral Alliance to those interested
in a deeper understanding of options
and resources for a gentler model. The
nonprofit, grassroots movement and its
members, such as Sacred Crossings,
in Los Angeles, seek to restore the lost

Exploring the Mystery

For more than 40 years, philosopher,
psychologist and physician Raymond
Moody’s life work has been acknowledging the mysteries and validating
the unexplainable events at the end of
life. His seminal bestseller Life After
Life appeared in 1975. Lisa Smartt’s
mentorship by Moody led them to
co-found FinalWordsProject.org. She’s
also authored Words at the Threshold, a
study of the nonsensical, metaphorical
and paradoxical language and visions
of the dying.
Moody and Smartt agree that
by better understanding the unique
language patterns related to end of life
we can share more deeply and build
bridges with our beloveds throughout
the dying process. “When we do so, we
offer greater support to the dying and
ameliorate our own experience of loss
as they cross the threshold,” remarks
Smartt. Like William Peters, founder of
the Shared Crossings Project, in Santa
Barbara, California, they caution that
compassionate etiquette during events
at death is important.
“Assume that levels of awareness
exist in the dying so that our energy
and presence are felt and our voices
heard,” advises Moody. “Respect your
words and actions, regardless of the
person’s state of consciousness. Be a
compassionate listener and validate their
vision. Don’t pretend to intellectualize
or explain anything.”

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art and healing ritual of a home funeral
by preserving the rights of families to
provide home after-death care.
Supporting and educating interested families is the mission of Sacred
Crossings founder Rev. Olivia Rosemarie Bareham. The certified death
midwife and home funeral guide draws
from her experiences as an auxiliary
nurse and hospice volunteer to assist families with end-of-life planning,
death midwifery and arrangements for
an at-home vigil and funeral, as well as
cremation and burial choices.
“We also offer sacred singing to
help ease a loved one’s transition. Music by a bedside soloist or choir before,
during and after death can be deeply
relaxing and comforting, and even provide pain relief,” advises Bareham.

We rediscover that in
order to die well, we must
live well. Dying gracefully
is the result of a mindful,
day-to-day journey—a
culmination of informed
choices, honest discussions
and deference to the
hallowed fragility of
nature’s life-death cycles.
~William Rosa
Dianne Gray, president and executive director of the Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Foundation, also owns Hospice and
Healthcare Communications. “The dying
often wish to leave here surrounded by
peace and harmony. They choose to let
go of contentiousness and often wish
family members would do the same,
which is facilitated by mapping out
Advance Directives according to the
final wishes of the patient,” says Gray.
Questions she frequently addresses
in public talks and Death Over Dinner
party conversations include: the necessity of finishing unfinished business;
bringing closure to unresolved relationship issues; finding words to express
our compassion; soothing the sense of
impending loss; and managing to take
only love with us to the other side, yet
leave enough of it behind to help loved
ones through their grieving process. She
cautions that no matter how well we
plan for death, things don’t always go
as planned.

“Sometimes no matter how many
advance care conversations have taken
place, discord can dismantle the best
laid plans. It requires the tough work of
compassionate communications. Friends
and families need to remember that this
is the patient’s end-of-life experience,
not theirs. It is possible to find peace in
the midst of conflict, understanding that
the one leaving overwhelmingly wishes
for a peaceful passing, including peace
within the family.”
The Death Over Dinner initiative, founded by Michael Hebb in
2013, has been hosted by groups in
more than 20 countries to help people
engage in conversations on “how we
want to die”—the most vital and costly
discussion Americans aren’t having
(DeathOverDinner.org/stories).

Practical Plans

The American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants and its 360 Degrees of
Financial Literacy program offer a free
downloadable national Guide to Financial
Decisions: Implementing an End-of-Life
Plan at Tinyurl.com/EssentialPlanNeeds.
It includes basic descriptions of issues
that arise as we age beyond retirement
and details the critical documents
needed for the individual, dependents,
property, assets, estate planning, wills
and trusts. It also addresses issues related
to advance, treatment and do-notresuscitate directives, insurance, types of
funerals and costs, and Social Security,
Medicare and veterans’ benefits. Guidelines suggest consulting with a certified
public accountant or personal financial
planning specialist.
The latest innovation is the blessing of a living funeral, a celebration
of life while the honoree is present to
hear the eulogies, praises and farewells
before they depart.
AgingWithDignity.org provides a
downloadable Five Wishes document, a
popular advance directive, or living will
that covers personal, spiritual, medical
and legal aspects. It’s easy to use and
can serve as a family guide to prompt
conversations about personal care preferences in the event of serious illness.
New York Times journalist Mark
Leibovich wrote about how Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy chose
to spend his final weeks in pursuit of a
“good ending.” As death approached,

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As many as 80 percent of us
say we want to die at home.

Writing Our Legacy

~CNN

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer
for Natural Awakenings. Connect at
ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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n their books Caring for the
Dying and Having the Last
Say, authors Henry FerskoWeiss and Alan Gelb, respectively, advocate reviewing our
life and writing a short narrative to explore its value as
we approach our final act of
Earth’s play.
Processing experiences
from the past and what they
mean at this juncture presents
us an opportunity to achieve
greater clarity and integrate them in a positive way in our life story. According
to Fersko-Weiss, it has the power to reduce depression, increase life satisfaction, promote acceptance of self and enhance integrity of spirit, no matter
what phase of life we are in.
The harvesting of life experiences should reflect our true humanity—flaws
and all—and what we’ve learned through mistakes and failures, as well as
triumphs. Conveying a compelling mythic family story, values we’ve lived by
and our embrace of meaningful relationships will help the people we know
understand that, for all its difficulties and complexities, life is worth living.
Our narrative, whether recorded as an essay or scripted video, becomes an
act of praise for the gift of the life we’ve led, imperfect as it may have been. It
can also serve as a potential keepsake that passes along life lessons and values
from one generation to another.
Gelb suggests that summing up what’s most important to us in 500 to
1,000 words can be an experience to savor and enjoy at a reflective time in
life, an opportunity to capture our legacy and even serve as our own eulogy.
When we want a loved one no longer here to feel near to us and hear them
one last time, it’s a way for them to literally have the last say, he adds.

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Kennedy told friends that he wanted to
take stock of his life and enjoy the gift
of his remaining days with the people
he loved most. As a result, he continued
enjoying his morning ritual of reading
newspapers while drinking coffee, playing with his dogs, watching James Bond
movies with his wife and holding family
dinners and sing-alongs near nightly. He
reveled in his bedside view of Nantucket
Sound, sailed when he could and ate
lots of his favorite ice cream. His mantra
was, “Every day is a gift.”
“As our time winds down, we all
seek comfort in simple pleasures—companionship, everyday routines, the taste
of good food, the warmth of sunlight
on our faces,” remarks Boston’s Dr. Atul
Gawande in Being Mortal. “If we strive
in our final months for independence,
companionship, mindful attention,
dignity, wisdom, joy, love and freedom
from pain, we have the power to make
those days less miserable, confusing
and frightening.”
In these many ways, we can manage
to gently embrace and tenderly navigate
life’s final transition with grace and love.

by Linda Sechrist

The Remarkable Gift of a

In the Quiet of
this Moment

by Rochelle Sokoll

End of Life Singers Offer
Bedside Comfort

Living Funeral

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living funeral is a remarkable gift; a goodbye ceremony for a person with a life-limiting illness. It is a
gathering of one’s community with the honoree living
and present to hear the love, praises and farewells of his/her
loved ones, all of which are usually reserved for eulogies in a
traditional funeral.
A living funeral ceremony reflects a deep shared
acknowledgement of the full circle of life and death; love
and joy alongside great loss and sorrow. This ceremony is
supportive in nature, allowing loved ones to find comfort
through being together and by active participation through
whatever means the honoree wishes, such as memory sharing, song, prayer, ritual, or picture sharing, for example. As
this ceremony might be the last opportunity that the honoree
has to see loved ones, it may offer a last time for the honoree
to share wisdom, say farewell and express feelings.
In recent years there has been a deepening appreciation for
the beauty of conscious living and the recognition that conscious living cannot be separated from conscious dying. Conscious dying means many things to many people, but a common
thread amongst the practices of conscious dying is a process that
is being driven by individual awareness and intention; a meaningful, spirit-led process regarding the end of life journey.
Rochelle Sokoll is a psychotherapist in private practice working with people that are interested in conscious living and
conscious dying practices. She is also a life-cycle celebrant,
creating personalized and meaningful ceremonies that reflect
her client’s values, belief system and personality. Contact at
508-496-4661 or RochelleSokollCounseling.com.

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uiet doesn’t always mean silence. It can also
mean peace, calmness and caring voices singing
softly. This is what the Grace Note Singers offer at
the bedside of the dying.
Grace Note Singers is a group of women that feel
called to sing to people receiving palliative care or that
are nearing death. It is their intention to hold those present with love and support through singing. Using their
voices, they create a blessed and peaceful environment for
patients and those that care for them.
The group was founded by Jodi Glass in 2013 and
joyfully serves the Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts communities. This choir of nearly 50 women sings
in hospitals, nursing homes, palliative care and hospice
facilities, as well as in private homes. They have a wide
variety of songs in their repertoire and gladly consider
specific requests. When called to a bedside, a small group
of four to six members sing for an individual. Often family
members are present which adds to the comfort of the
patient and solace for the family.
Grace Note Singers became a member of The Threshold Choir in 2015, thereby expanding their repertoire and
affiliation with end of life singers throughout the country.
To request a ‘sing’, explore membership and get more
information about end of life singing, visit
GraceNoteSingers.net.

ne thing that most people fear in
life is facing the death of a loved
one or their own death. Interestingly,
when there is pre-planning and closure,
people report that it is easier to “let go”
when the transition time comes, allowing for more personal intimate space
and time for grieving, consequently
fostering more confidence and peace.
Home vigils, which involve keeping the body of the deceased in the
home for one to three days after death,
are legal in most states and gaining
some ground in America as they once
had and still do in many countries all
over the world. While home vigils will
not be considered by all for various
reasons, for example, some having to
do with religious beliefs or cultural
customs, family members, significant
others and children, attending home
vigils have reported that their experience left them less stressed and relieved
that decisions had already been made.
They also reported feeling less fearful
and more easily able to view death as a
natural part of an end of life transition.
The increase in popularity of home
vigils has to do with people’s desire
to choose simpler funeral options and
shorter viewings, and incorporate
meaningful traditions or practices not
traditionally permitted in more formal
settings. Traditional funeral service costs
can be quite costly, whereas a death
doula’s fees are substantially less, depending on circumstances and in some
cases even donation based or free.
Other reasons for choosing home
vigils include environmental concerns
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to leave less of a carbon footprint. Even
if one chooses to hire a funeral home
director to manage part or all of the
after death burial/cremation, substantial
finances can be saved by purchasing
products such as biodegradable shrouds
and urns, caskets made from bamboo
and grasses and other options to help
in reducing costs. (See HomeFuneralAlliance.org and GreenBurialCouncil.org)
To assist with a home burial, one
can hire a death midwife, or death
doula, for assistance, support, coaching
and navigation through the process from
before death, during and/or after-death
occurs. Death doulas are trained to
make themselves available to bridge the
existing non-medical gaps in the current
system with, for example, services not
offered by hospice care professionals.
Additionally, the doula often will interact, based upon the instructions of the
deceased, to offer assistance to family
and significant others with necessary
paperwork, transportation arrangements,
and if requested, provide care with
cleansing and preservation of the body.
They are not qualified to embalm. Some
doulas trained as chaplains and celebrants might also assist with psychological and, in some cases, spiritual care.
Ann Porto is a clinical adult and geriatric psychologist (retired), death and
dying counselor, reiki and therapeutic
touch energy medicine practitioner,
and meditation instructor at Laughing
Elephant Yoga, in East Greenwich. She
is also a board member of the Funeral
Consumers Alliance-RI.

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here is a misconception in the
hair industry among clients as
well as professionals that in order
to have professional results, be it color,
foils, permanent waves, straightening
and more, one must use caustic, toxic
chemicals. This simply is not true.
While chemicals do need to be
used when performing these tasks, there
is a vast difference between a benign,
pharmaceutical chemical and a toxic,
carcinogenic industrial-grade chemical.
Most people, laypersons and professionals alike, do not understand this
distinction.
For instance, when an industrialtype peroxide or bleach is used on the
hair for application, the process opens
the cuticle quickly solely by chemical
action. This action prepares the cuticle
to allow penetration of toxic pigments
to enter, and when the chemicals
have sufficiently processed, the hair is
shampooed, leaving the pigment intact,
changing the color, or in the case of
bleaching, decolorizing.
The problem is that the cuticle
never fully closes down again due to
the extreme chemical trauma. Over
time the hair becomes dull and dry,
and it is more difficult to achieve the

original results because pigment will no
longer hold in the cuticle. A common
“fix” used by many stylists is to rake the
regrow color through to the ends hoping
to refresh the color. However, this habit,
which saves time and money for the salon, opens the cuticle further to the point
of no return, making it eventually unable
to grab color, hence the all-too-familiar
faded, dry, damaged look.
Looks aside, one’s overall health
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ing a hair care professional. There are
up to 80 carcinogens in the pigments of
color alone, on top of the toxic exposure from peroxides, bleaches, straighteners and more, that are made with
ammonias, formaldehydes and a long
list of other carcinogens. The skin—also
the largest organ of the body—absorbs
these chemicals directly into the bloodstream near the brain and eyes.
Another distinct difference in a
salon that practices organic hair care
is the odor. In place of harsh-smelling
chemical odors are pleasant scents
from the people- and planet-friendly
products used. Still, do not be fooled
by smells alone. Many companies are
marketing products in such a way as to
give the illusion of safety by eliminating odors but still using carcinogenic,
toxic ingredients. Also do not be fooled
by the word “natural” which means
nothing; the absence of odor or scalp
burning does not mean the product is
safe or non-toxic.
It is best to research products,
or find a hair care professional that is
knowledgeable and experienced in
practicing organic hair care, in order to
feel safe about the products being used
on one’s hair.

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The RIANP and Licensure of
Naturopathic Doctors
in Rhode Island
by Marcy Feibelman

T

he Rhode Island Association of
Naturopathic Physicians (RIANP)
is the professional association for
naturopathic doctors in Rhode Island.
The goals of the RIANP include raising
awareness about naturopathic medicine
throughout Rhode Island and increasing
patient access to naturopathic doctors in
Rhode Island. The association welcomes
members from the general public and
other medical professionals to join.
Since its founding over 16 years
ago, the RIANP has been working to
establish naturopathic doctors as a distinct medical and health entity recognized by the Rhode Island Department
of Health. For more than eight years, it
has been working at the legislative level
to pass a licensure bill that will ensure
individuals that practice naturopathic
medicine in Rhode Island have met the
minimum standards to provide safe and
effective care, similar to the way medical doctors and doctors of osteopathy
prove minimum competency.
A licensure bill will do this, and
also enables naturopathic doctors in
Rhode Island to practice as trained—to
give pertinent physical examines, to order appropriate laboratory and imaging
testing, and to diagnose patients. Additionally, when naturopathic doctors
are licensed in Rhode Island, insurance companies will be able to cover
the care to see a naturopathic doctor.
Currently, patients pay out of pocket
for these office visits. This out of pocket
cost makes naturopathic medicine inaccessible to many Rhode Islanders.
In 2017, the RIANP will be
submitting a licensure bill again and
working at the State House to increase
both understanding of and support
for naturopathic doctors. The association has hired a lobbyist to help them
navigate the legislative process and
successfully pass the licensure bill. The

RIANP continues to organize various
fundraisers to support this mission. It
needs volunteers and vocal and financial support to achieve its legislative
goal. Please consider a donation via
the website RIANP.org and help make
naturopathic medicine accessible to all
Rhode Islanders.
The RIANP’s mission is that all
Rhode Islanders have the option and
opportunity to work with a naturopathic

doctor, with the knowledge that this
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Galchus. “They also love grasses grown
from hard wheat, whole barley and
rye. Cats cannot digest the grass, but
use it to bring up indigestible matter
that might be lodged in their stomachs.”

Easy-Grow Microgreens
Are Big on Nutrition
by Barbara Pleasant

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ast, fun to grow and packed with
flavor and nutrition, tender young
microgreens can go from seed to
table in as little as a week. Close cousins to edible sprouts, microgreens are
grown in potting soil or seed-starting
mixes instead of plain water. They customarily grow beyond the sprout stage
until they have produced a true leaf or
two. After that, harvesting is a simple
matter of snipping off fresh greens.
“You don’t need a green thumb to
grow microgreens, only patience and persistence,” says Mark Mathew Braunstein,
in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, author of
Microgreen Garden. Even first-timers can
expect good results. For example, the thin
shoots grown from popcorn taste like a
more vibrant form of sweet corn, and pea
shoots work well in wraps, salads and
virtually any Asian dish.
Like high-fiber wheatgrass, “Microgreens are great for juicing, either
by themselves or mixed with other
veggies,” says Rita Galchus (aka Sprout
Lady Rita), proprietor of The Sprout
House, in Lake Katrine, New York,
which sells organic seeds for microgreens and sprouts. “You can add a
handful of microgreens to a smoothie to
ramp up the nutrition without changing
its taste or texture,” she notes.

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The seeds of dozens of plants from
alfalfa to wheat can be grown as microgreens. If seeking to maximize nutrition,
put red cabbage and cilantro on the
planting list. Scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Quality Laboratory, in Beltsville, Maryland, tested the
nutritional properties of 25 microgreens;
red cabbage, cilantro, garnet amaranth
and green daikon radish had the highest
concentrations of vitamin C, carotenoids,
and vitamins K and E, respectively. Microgreens generally provide three times
as much nutrition per weight as the same
food eaten in its mature state.
“People underestimate the intense
flavor of microgreens and might try
planting mustard greens or radish
varieties even if they don’t like spicy flavors,” say Elizabeth Millard, an organic
farmer in Northfield, Minnesota, and
author of Indoor Kitchen Gardening.
For beginners, large seeds that sprout
quickly such as sunflowers, buckwheat
and snow peas are good choices because they produce big, robust sprouts
with mild flavor.
Many people also grow microgreens
for their pets. “Cats tend to prefer mild,
sweet-tasting microgreens such as red
clover, alfalfa and flax seed,” advises

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Microgreens grow so fast that there’s
little time for them to run into trouble.
Commercial growers use large trays,
but home gardeners can also use pretty
coffee mugs or tofu boxes rescued from
the recycling bin. Drainage holes in
the container bottoms work well when
growing beets or other slow-sprouting
seeds, but are less important for fastgrowing sunflowers or wheat.
Work only with organic seeds.
Seeds sold for sprouting or bulk grains
from a local health food store cost
much less than the larger, robust seeds
produced for gardening. Soak seeds in
water overnight to jump-start germination. Place an inch or so of potting soil
or seed-starting mix in the container,
and then scatter the plump seeds on
top. “A common beginner’s error is to
sow seeds too thickly,” says Braunstein.
Sown seeds should not touch each
other, with most spaced about onequarter-inch apart. Spritz with water
and cover with a plate or plastic wrap.
At the first signs of sprouting, water
and move the pot to a sunny spot near
a bright window or within two inches

of a bright grow light. Dribble in small
amounts of water to maintain moisture
over the next few days. To harvest, cut
in bunches about one-half inch above
the soil line. Microgreens store well in
the refrigerator for a couple of days, but
are best eaten fresh.
For both beginners and experienced gardeners, growing microgreens
provides a close-up look at seed germination, one of nature’s miracles.
Award-winning garden writer Barbara
Pleasant’s new book Homegrown Pantry:
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hen thinking about the best
forms of exercise as we
enter midlife and beyond,
we should first clarify some myths and
preconceptions,” says Michael Spitzer,
of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, biochemist,
fitness expert and author of Fitness at
40, 50, 60 and Beyond. “In our society,
there’s a mindset that once we pass our
40th year, it’s all downhill from there.
Our metabolism slows and we gain
weight, lose mobility and flexibility, deal
with more aches and pains, experience
shortness of breath and the list goes on.”
According to Spitzer, this all can
happen, but it’s more of a self-fulfilling
prophecy than destiny. “Research with
older people at both rehabilitation and
nursing centers tells us that the human
body wasn’t designed to begin a major
decline in function until age 70, barring
major illness or accidents along the
way. Most of individual decline is due
to lifestyle choices, not nature’s plan.”
Spitzer teaches his clients that
weight training is essential for every age
group. “After age 30, most people lose
between 0.5 to 1 percent of lean muscle
fiber per year, which directly affects
the basal metabolic rate. Much like a

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car engine, the more lean muscle mass
we have, the more energy our ‘engine’
uses, even when idling. If not prevented,
by age 50, for example, we may have
lost as much as 20 percent of the lean
muscle fiber we had when we were 30.”
He also recommends regular
cardiovascular exercise. “Do a good
round of cardio inside your target heart
rate zone for 30 minutes at least three
times a week. It’s vital for lung and
heart health, the primary benefit of
cardio exercise as opposed to
just burning calories.”
“For those in their
40s, I recommend highintensity interval training such as burst training,
along with a mind-body
practice
like
power
yoga or
budokon,” says
Nelson Pahl, of
Northfield, Minnesota, managing
editor of Longevity
Times. “Vinyasa yoga,
tai chi and cycling are

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ideal during our 50s, while hatha yoga,
tai chi, or qigong and hiking work well
in our 60s.”
“Most of my clients are 70 and
up,” notes Gwyneth Jones, an active
aging specialist at the Carriage Club,
in Kansas City, Missouri, who also
trains physical therapists, rehabilitation specialists and movement educators. “They enjoy mixing up their daily
exercise routines and look forward to
the support and encouragement of their
classmates. Discussions include lighthearted wordplay and questions about
anatomy and physiology.”
Pahl urges everyone at every age,
“Consume only whole foods, always.”
He rarely drinks alcohol and begins
every day with yoga and qigong.
“Also, be sure to stay well hydrated,”
adds Jones. “This will keep your joints
healthy, skin clear and moist, digestion
more efficient and detoxification of
organ systems more effective. Add fresh
lemon if you like.”
Physical fitness is only one aspect of
aging gracefully. Spiritual growth
lifts and lightens any mental and emotional load, while supporting physical
well-being.
Spitzer also recommends, “Reading,
learning to play a musical instrument,
crafting activities, computer strategy
games or doing other activities that
require concentration or new problem-solving skills; all help the mind
stay tuned up and sharp.” It’s always
healthy to break out of normal routines
and comfort zones, venture into new
worlds, volunteer and do what makes
our heart soar.
Jones advises, “Choose activities
that feel good, refreshing, include
people you enjoy, and are done in
pleasant environments. Don’t forget to
revel in sunshine or a good book on a
rainy day. Listen to music, play music,
sing and dance every day.”
Maturity brings benefits we
can embrace with delight when we
bring loving attention and happy novelty to life.
Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in
Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy and consultant for the Yandara
Yoga Institute. Connect at
ChezAimee@gmail.com.

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by April Thompson

W

e all relish a cozy nest,
whether that means lightfilled views, the embrace of
form-fitting sofas and chairs or plush
rugs that snuggle bare feet. A beautiful, comfortable home that reflects our
personal style and embodies our values
can be achieved by learning the origin
of furnishings and investing in sustainably made pieces that will stand the test
of time, say experts.
“Furnishing a home ethically doesn’t
mean sacrificing comfort or style,” says
JD Doliner, a business consultant in
Charlotte, North Carolina. Doliner’s
home is graced with 18th- and 19th-century antiques, organic cotton mattresses,
comfy custom-made chairs from Forest
Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified wood
and handmade wool rugs certified childlabor-free by GoodWeave. “They give
me peace of mind as a humanitarian and
environmentalist,” she says.

Signs of Progress

Debbie Hindman, marketing director for
Associates III Interior Design, in Denver,
is working with increasingly knowledgeable clients like Doliner asking for
sustainably sourced products. Manufacturers, in turn, are upping transparency
about product origins, realizing it can
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“We look at the story behind a
product and make sure that it aligns
with both our company’s and clients’
values,” says Hindman, a co-author of
Sustainable Residential Interiors. “We
ask questions like, ‘Are workers paid
a fair wage? Was the product made
with local materials? What is the story
behind the company’s founding?’”
The Sustainable Furnishings Council
(SFC) coalition of manufacturers, retailers

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and designers partners with businesses
and informs consumers to increase
environmentally responsible choices in
the marketplace. Its 400 members commit to sustainability and transparency
in their business practices and submit
an annual action plan showing such
efforts. Headquartered in Edenton, North
Carolina, the council strives to minimize
industry carbon emissions and remove
unsustainable materials and harmful
chemical ingredients from residential
and commercial furnishings.
“The residential furnishings industry frequently takes raw materials from
one continent, processes and manufactures on another to be consumed on yet
another, leaving a huge environmental
footprint,” says Susan Inglis, the council’s
executive director. As the third largest
consumer of wood, these manufacturers
bear significant responsibility for preserving the world’s forest ecosystems and
fighting deforestation, reports Inglis.

Savvy Shoppers

To make informed decisions, furniture
shoppers need to ask how, where,
from what and by whom a potential
purchase is made. Lisa Beres, a healthy
home expert and former interior designer in Newport Coast, California,
and author of Just Green It! advises not
taking product claims at face value. Ask
if the product has earned a certification
like the Global Organic Textile Standard
for fabrics or GreenGuard, which veri-

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formaldehyde-based adhesives, flame retardants and other volatile organic
compounds (VOC) linked to serious health issues. Researchers from the Natural
Resources Defense Council found 45 toxic chemicals in indoor dust, 10 of
which were present in at least 90 percent of households sampled. “These chemicals
enter the air as materials in the furnishings break down,” explains healthy home
expert Lisa Beres. “Because we spend an average of 90 percent of our lives
indoors, the exposure to harmful chemicals is troubling.”
Beres advises shoppers to be wary of synthetic fabrics, which not only
consume nonrenewable resources like petroleum, but may also contain toxic
dyes, heavy metals or chemicals like Teflon. Foam and other fillings in mattresses, sofas and chairs are often a hidden source of off-gassing VOCs.
The Sustainable Furnishing Council’s seal of approval and member list at
SustainableFurnishings.org are a good place to start to find companies committed
to offering healthier alternatives that include transparency and responsibility in
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When it’s time to retire a piece of furniture, find a new home for it, whether
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While cutting corners on home
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“Some will spend money on the
latest gadget, but hesitate to invest in
a great piece of furniture or a quality
mattress they’ll spend much of their life
sitting or sleeping on,” says Beres. “It’s
not a splurge; you’re investing in your
health and protecting Earth’s precious
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Transforming the Way
Women Relate to Men
An Interview with Alison Armstrong
by April Thompson

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Alison Armstrong
has worked to evolve
society by changing the
way women relate to
men. Her yearning to
understand the opposite sex was born from
personal challenges,
including a failed marriage in her 20s. She
began studying men on
her own, at the age of
30, beginning with the
question, “What if men are responding to women?” What started out
as a personal inquiry has become a
lifelong pursuit and she’s shared her
findings with millions of men and
women worldwide.
Armstrong, co-founder and CEO
of PAX Programs, addresses gender differences, sexuality and relationships.
She has written three books, including The Queen’s Code, and speaks
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The biggest source of
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Both men and women tend to assume
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us. When that doesn’t get the response
we’re expecting, we usually draw incorrect conclusions and act in counterproductive ways.
For example, men and women relate to feelings differently. Women often
make life decisions based on their feelings about something or someone. To
men, who tend to rely on facts and set
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Where does a couple best start
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The most powerful thing men and
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rather than assuming we know why
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Once a couple chooses to give
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circumstances that put us in the mood.
One example is learning to offer “dessert”. Using the
desire for food as a metaphor for the desire for sex, we’re often
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sychologist Ty Tashiro reports
in The Science of Happily Ever
After that only three in 10 couples
remain in healthy, happy marriages.
Psychologist John Gottman, in New
York City, has studied couples for four
decades seeking to understand successful relationships. He and his psychologist wife, Julie, founded The Gottman
Institute that helps couples build and
maintain loving, healthy relationships
based on scientific studies.
Using data from his Love Lab at
the University of Washington, John
separated thousands of couples into
two groups: masters (still happy after six
years) and disasters (separated or chronically unhappy in their marriages).
One of Gottman’s studies watched
130 newlywed vacationing couples and
found that partners regularly made bids
for connection, requesting responses
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by Emily Esfahani Smith

of engagement and respect in the relationship. Couples that divorced within
six years had shown “turn toward” bids
a third of the time while couples still
together responded to their partner’s
emotional need nine times out of 10.
An integral element is the spirit
couples bring to the relationship: kindness and generosity or contempt, criticism and hostility.
“There’s a key habit of mind that the
masters have,” Gottman explains. “They
are scanning the social environment for
things they can appreciate and express
thanks for. Disasters are scanning for
partners’ mistakes.”
People focused on criticizing
miss 50 percent of positive things their
partners are doing and see negativity
when it’s absent. Deliberately ignoring
their partner or responding minimally
to opportunities for small moments of
emotional connection devalues and
kills a relationship.

Kindness, conversely, glues couples together, making each partner feel
cared for, understood, validated and
loved. In a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of
Sciences, researchers found that the
more someone receives or witnesses
kindness, the more they will be kind
themselves, creating upward spirals of
love and generosity.
Practicing kindness during a fight
is vital. Letting contempt and aggression spiral out of control during a
conflict can inflict irrevocable damage.
“Kindness doesn’t mean that we don’t
express anger,” Julie explains, “But it
informs how we choose to express it.
You can either throw spears or explain
why you’re hurt and angry, which is the
kinder path.”
Kindness can also solidify the
backbone of a relationship by being
generous about our partner’s intention
and avoiding misinterpreting what’s
motivating their behavior. “Even if it’s
executed poorly, appreciate the intent,”
Tashiro advises.
Clearly, if we want to have a stable,
healthy relationship, exercise kindness
early and often and let a spirit of generosity guide happy years together.
Emily Esfahani Smith is the author of The
Power of Meaning: Crafting a Life That
Matters. Connect at EmilyEsfahaniSmith.
com or on Twitter @emesfahanismith.

I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love.
~Mother Teresa

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and bug spray using essential oils. Make and take
home 6 tubes of lip balm and a bottle of all natural
bug spray. We will go over the basics of the essential oils properties and uses. $25 includes materials.
Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, 2E, North
Kingstown. 401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.
Hindu Mythology – 11:30am-5:30pm. Join Coral
Brown to explore the oldest belief system in the
world, Hinduism, and how its stories serve as the
foundation of the yoga we love and practice. $175.
All That Matters (EG), 63 Cedar Ave, Ste 10, East
Greenwich. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.
Tea and Tarot at Gather Herbs – 12-6pm. Heal
body and soul. Join Cris for Soul Wisdom tarot readings while you enjoy unique herbal teas. Walk-ins
welcome. $35/30 min. Gather Herbs, 312 Broadway,
Newport. To schedule your time: 401-662-6642.
401-314-4014. SoulWisdomTarot.com.

Valentine’s Thai for Two – 1-4pm. Experience the
ancient art of Thai massage with Debbie Bourque.
Leave with a deeply satisfying sense of letting
go and take home skills to share with family and
friends. $39. All That Matters (PVD), 128 N Main
St, Providence. 401-782-2126. AllThatMatters.com.
Create your own Foaming Hand Soap and PooPourri Spray – 1:30-3:30pm. Join us to make a
foaming hand soap made with essential oils and
natural ingredients. $25 includes materials. Blue
Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, 2E, North
Kingstown. 401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.
Gallery Readings with Medium Jean Mandeville
– 5:30-7pm. Loved one’s who have transitioned
over, as well as spirit guides will come forward
to offer messages of comfort and support to those
present. $30. RSVP, limited to first 8 people. Blue
Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, 2E, North
Kingstown. 401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.
Paint Night: Majestic Morning – 6:45-9pm. Sip,
paint, relax in our stress free, no judgement zone
as you recreate “Majestic Morning.” Enjoy 2 free
beverages along with snacks. No experience needed;
pre-registration required. $35, free and safe parking.
Paint the Town Studios, 1150 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston. 401-440-8508. PaintTheTownStudios.com.
Inspirational and Automatic Writing Workshop
– 7:30-9pm. Method to deepen your connection to
working with spirit. Learn the difference between
inspirational and automatic writing, and a few
simple techniques. Start with meditation, and open
ourselves to inspiration and guidance from those
in spirit. $30. RSVP, limited to first 15 people.
Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, 2E, North
Kingstown. 401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Love & Astrology - 12-1pm. Cover some of the
fundamentals of Astrology. Insight as to what individual attendees’ specific chart features may say
about their intrinsic wiring in matters of the heart:
what they want in love, what they need, and what
their relationship strengths and weaknesses might
be. Free, Register on Eventbrite. The Empowerment Factory, 999 Main St, Studio 707, Pawtucket.
TheEmpowermentFactory.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Meditation and the “Zone” – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn
how to achieve, stay and excel in the zone, a place
within yourself to maximize your potential and go
beyond your expectations through accurate focused
meditation. Free. Westerly Public Library, 44 Broad
St, Westerly. 401-596-2877.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Awakening Through Drum Healing – 10am12pm. Have you had a situation where you haven’t
felt the same since? You may have experienced
power and/or soul loss. Shamanic drum healing
returns parts to self, removes energetic blocks
and restores harmony. $35/person; group format.
150 Adirondack Dr, East Greenwich. To register:
401-736-6500 or Paul@Energy-N-Elements.com.
Reiki Share – 7-9pm. With Sheila Olson. Practice
reiki in a small group setting. Share experiences and
help each other develop in a safe, fun environment.
This is a wonderful, relaxing, and rejuvenating
experience. $5. Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828
Post Rd, 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055.
BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Flow and Glow Black Light Yoga – 7-9pm. Join
Tara Beaulieu for this playful flow style class.
The glow of black lights and rhythmic music will
accompany you as you turn inward and move
freely. Neon recommended. $20. All That Matters
(PVD), 128 N Main St, Providence. 401-782-2126.
AllThatMatters.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19

Animal Communication for Beginners and
Intermediate – 5:30-7pm. Class will guide you
on how to intuitively communicate with animals
that live with us on the Earth plain and also ones
that exist in spirit. Bring a photograph of an animal
you wish to communicate with, bring a notebook
and writing utensil. $25. Blue Dragonfly Wellness,
6828 Post Rd, 2E, North Kingstown. 401-741-5055.
BlueDragonflyRI.com.

Shamanic Journey Group – 7-8:45pm. Journey
to a live drum as you practice modern applications
of this ancient technique. Gain insight and understanding about yourself, your relationships and the
world. With Katharine Rossi. $10. Fireseed, 194
Waterman St, 3rd Fl, Providence. 401-924-0567.
FireseedCenter.com.

There is only one happiness in this life—to love and be loved.
~George Sand
Rhode Island Edition

Does Your Family have a Homeopath? – 12-1pm.
Learn how natural homeopathic care helps all family
members address colds, flu, stomach aches and so
much more. Homeopathy is safe, affordable and has
no side effects. Free; cider and munchkins served.
Joy Pacitto, MS, CCH, 182 Gano St, Providence.
Must reserve time: 860-529-8313. JoyHomeopathy@
Gmail.com. HomeopathyWithJoy.com.

Sunday Afternoon Family Paint: Snow Day –
4-6pm. Sip, paint, relax with the family in our no
judgement zone as you recreate the popular “Snow
Day.” Enjoy 2 free beverages along with snacks.
No experience needed; pre-registration required. A
special price for school vacation week $25. Paint
the Town Studios, 1150 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston.
401-440-8508. PaintTheTownStudios.com.

markyourcalendar
The Road to God: The Adventure of a Lifetime — 9am-9:15pm. Also March 5 8-11:45am.
Workshops and talks include Dreams – A Bridge
to Heaven, Use Your Spiritual Senses to Discover
the Wisdom of Life, Walk Moment by Moment
in the Presence of God, and much more. Guest
speaker Ken Windholz. See website or call for
requested donation. Eckankar, Sheraton Providence Airport Hotel, 1850 Post Rd, Warwick.
401-828-6973. Eckankar-RI.org/seminar.

Your big opportunity may be right where you are now. ~Napoleon Hill
natural awakenings

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Health and Nutrition 101 – 10-11am. Discuss the
benefits of clean eating, the differences between organic, conventional and GMO. Other topics include,
bio-individuality, primary and secondary foods, how
to use discernment with label reading, and a juicing
demonstration as well as the benefits of juicing. End
class with a 10-min Mindful Meditation Exercise. $25.
Blue Dragonfly Wellness, 6828 Post Rd, 2E, North
Kingstown. 401-741-5055. BlueDragonflyRI.com.
Healing Dance Circle – 10:30-11:30am. Have fun,
laugh and find joy in your body. Through movement, expression and creativity we will connect,
let go and celebrate life together. All are welcome
to join. Pay what you can; suggested rate $15.
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Addiction takes many forms including alcohol/drugs, eating-disorders, shopping
& relationships to name a few. Whatever the addiction is, recovery and adjusting to a life of balance, peace and happiness requires help. As a certified coach with 12 years experience in addiction
and guiding clients to health, I’m confident that if
you’re open to change I can help you achieve it.

I specialize in mediumship readings, and connect to your loved ones, family and friends, that
have passed. It brings such a sense of closure and
peace to know they are safe and they are around
you. You have the opportunity to speak to them as
well. Meet your own guardian angels and speak to
them about your career path, life, love, and future.
I also do house harmonizations. Phone reading or
in person.

With 25 years of experience, Dr.
Picard has helped thousands of patients recover
from various health challenges with chiropractic
care. Dr. Picard is unique; he looks at the body
from a holistic perspective and focuses on wellness. He provides traditional nutrition and natural
medicine to help heal the tissues of the body that
are in need of repair. This in combination with chiropractic care creates a dynamic healing response
within the body. Don’t deal with your pain and
health challenges alone, call someone who cares.

Haber-DiBoni Chiropractic is a
family focused practice, welcoming individuals of all ages. For the past 20 years
we have successfully helped patients relieve pain
and discomfort (without medication) and maintain
their health and wellbeing. In addition to being a
Chiropractor, Dr. Haber-DiBoni is a Reiki practitioner promoting stress reduction and relaxation.

MALCHAR CHIROPRACTIC
WELLNESS CENTER

Dr. Victoria Malchar, DC, CCSP
33 College Hill Rd, Building 30C
Warwick
MalcharChiropractic.com
401-826-7600
Dr. Victoria Malchar, DC. is the owner and lead
physician at Malchar Chiropractic & Wellness
Center in Warwick, RI. As a strong advocate for
combining Chiropractic care and natural health
care alternatives for a total wellness approach
to the patient, she has been blazing the trail for
combination care in New England for over 30
years. See ad on page 4.

COMMUNICATION

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FRESH FACE SKINCARE
CENTER AT AVALON

Debby Votta
1221 Reservoir Ave, Cranston, RI
401-944-4601
FreshFaceSkinCare.net
With over 10 years of experience,
Debby Votta, owner of Fresh Face Skincare Center,
specializes in cutting-edge anti-aging skin treatments. She is consistently educating herself on the
latest and best skincare products/treatments for her
clients. She is certified in many of the latest hightech esthetic advances including microdermabrasion, micro current, led light therapy, chemical
peels and much more. See ad on page 5.

My intention and holistic expertise
is to provide innovative technology,
high performance products and services to heal
your skin. Combining vegan, organic and gluten
free products with clinical personalized treatments
the skin’s health, balance and radiance can be enhanced. Offering and using cutting edge procedures the skins transformation and harmony is the
result. This philosophy can target, correct and benefit many sensitive unbalanced & unhealthy skin
types. See ad on page 13.

CINDY JONES, MA/CRC, LMHC

Another Way Counseling Center
2797 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886
750 East Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02806
401-419-4001
CJonesLMHC@aol.com
How was your 2016 performance
review? Are your demeanor or communication skills with your coworkers or boss holding you back
from the advancement that you deserve? I would be happy to meet
with you and teach you the communication skills and behavior
management techniques that will help you become a more effective, collaborative employee so
that people will listen and interact cooperatively
with you.

For 28 years we have been providing the finest quality Natural & Organic Whole
Foods, Nutritional Products, Body Care, Athletic
Supplements, Natural Pet Care and Healthful Information in a fun, comfortable and inspirational
environment. We are open daily. Please visit our
website for a wealth of information.

HOLISTIC GUIDANCE
MY HOLISTIC VILLAGE
MyHolisticVillage.com:

Resources for holistic daily living!
Search the Chamber of Commerce
Directory for holistic practitioners
and merchants. Browse the Library articles and audios. Bookmark the Calendar for “must see” holistic
events and more! Join today. It’s free. Own a business?
Join the National Holistic Chamber of Commerce™ at
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Readings in Person or by phone
by appointment. Bring a little magic to your next
Home Parties or Fundraiser. Cris is Author of “Holistic Tarot: Soul Wisdom for a New Paradigm”, her
integrative approach to reading merges numerology, spiritual astrology and connection with Divine Source to help you solve the problems in your
life. Classes in Goddessing, Tarot and Shamanism
forming now. Go to SoulWisdomTarot.com or
facebook.com/HolisticTarot for the latest news.

Donna Zaken is a Nurse Practitioner dually trained in Western and
Holistic medicine, specializing in
Lyme disease. She also excels at
treating all symptoms/conditions,
and is especially good with difficult-to-diagnose cases. By finding
the root cause, healing is facilitated. Her safe and
natural approach may eliminate your need for prescription and other medications.

INTELLECTUAL MEDICINE
& THE DRIP BAR

250 Centerville Road, Building E
Warwick, RI
401-921-5934
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Dr. Petteruti is a triple-board certified physician designed to bring you the very
best in anti-aging, concierge medicine, weight
loss, hormones, and aesthetic services. The Drip
Bar, which is located inside the Center, provides
IV Vitamin Infusions for energy, immunity, cancer,
Lyme, detox, and weight loss. See ad on page 13.

HYPNOSIS
NEWPORT CENTER FOR
HYPNOTHERAPY AND HYPNOSIS
TRAINING
Suzi Nance, CHT, CI
123 Bellevue Avenue, Newport RI
401-835-1736
NewportCenterForHypnotherapy.com
Ready for change? Using the power of your subconscious, hypnosis
can make it happen!! Call now to
schedule a session to get healthy,
quit smoking, de-stress, rid yourself
of limiting thoughts, fears and phobias or find your inner strength,
passion or motivation. Thinking of
a New Career? Think Hypnosis!
We offer The National Guild of Hypnosis Certified
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Readings in person or by telephone.
401-741-3478
Maryvolk8@gmail.com
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Author of “Believe In Forever ~
How to Recognize Signs from Your
Departed Loved Ones”. Have you
ever felt the presence of a departed
loved one? Our loved ones send us
signs to let us know they are at
peace and that we will see them
again. Serving as an ambassador and interpreter
between the worlds, my passion is to connect you
with your loved one and validate the signs you are
already receiving.

LIFE COACH
THOUGHT ALCHEMY’S
TRANSFORMATION CENTER

Rose Siple, Certified Hypnotherapist
ThoughtAlchemy.guru
774-991-0574 • info@thoughtalchemy.guru
Transform yourself and achieve your
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healing process of hypnotherapy!
Aren’t you tired of talking about it
and thinking about it? We specialize in Virtual Gastric Band Hypnosis
for weight loss. Call today. See ad
on page 25.

Susan De Lorenzo is a transformational life coach who helps clients
overcome adversity in order to
move forward in their lives. Author
of the upcoming book, Thank You,
Cancer, Susan works with clients
to release fear, doubt and worry,
helping pave the way to design and take steps toward their dreams. See ad on page 37.

Dr. Laura Bomback
293 Linden St, Fall River, MA
508-678-1233
DrBomback.com
Our mission at Natural Health Solutions is to improve the health of our community by providing
natural options for most health issues and guidance toward the understanding that real solutions
can be achieved with real nutrition. I have been
helping people for close to 25 years achieve a
higher level of health through both nutrition and
chiropractic. See ad on page 19.

Looking to release unwanted energies? Or maybe you would like to
enhance your intuitive abilities? Ashley V. is an
Usui and Lighterian Reiki Master , I.E.T. Master
Teacher and Intuitive/Angel Card Reader that offers healings and one on one sessions to help you
become more confident with your inner abilities.
Call to book an appointment today.

459 Sandy Ln, Warwick, RI
401-450-4172
WestShoreWellness.com
Jane’s massage style incorporates relaxing Swedish strokes and deeper
pressure as needed. Her techniques loosen tight
muscles and bring about a sense of well being mentally, emotionally, physically. Her work has
helped those new to massage as well as those familiar with massage, including therapists and practitioners. New clients are encouraged to experience
Jane’s warm, friendly approach and excellent results.

The Diamond Approach is a psychologically informed spiritual teaching. Learn a precise method
of inquiry to penetrate your unconscious beliefs
and reactivities. Realize and express the various
aspects of your essential nature including true
compassion, strength and peace. Greg Knight is
an ordained Diamond Approach Teacher and Advanced Rolfing Practitioner.

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RELATIONSHIPS
CINDY JONES, MA/CRC, LMHC

Another Way Counseling Center
2797 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886
750 East Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02806
401-419-4001
CJonesLMHC@aol.com
Start the New Year with a stronger
connection and less conflict in your
relationships or marriage. Effective
communication is the basis for any
successful relationship. I can teach
you the language skills that will allow you to speak respectfully, openly and honestly with your partner
eliminating unnecessary fights and hurt feelings.
Come with your partner or come on your own and
see how quickly a few simple changes can repair
the love and understanding in any relationship.

Are you feeling stuck, stressed or disconnected? I will assist you in releasing energy blocks and guide you to
experience the comfort and peace that comes with
power and soul retrieval. “My intension is to improve
my client’s health and well being.” Call for your appointment today. See ad on page 4.

Marie Bouvier-Newman
1099 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI
401-305-3585 • Its-My-Health.com
We provide much more than products, services and education. We
provide the tools you need to optimize your health in a comfortable
environment. We care. See ad on
page 38.

Providence, East Greenwich,
South Kingstown
401-782-2126 • Info@AllThatMatters.com
AllThatMatters.com
All
That
Matters,
founded in 1995, offers more than 100
weekly yoga classes at
three locations across the state. The South Kingstown center also offers an array of workshops, a
retail store, and health services ranging from acupuncture and chiropractic to massage therapy. See
ad on page 33.

YOGA & MEDITATION
ANANDA MEDITATION
AND YOGA CENTER

40 Collins Rd, Hopkinton, RI
401-524-4766
AnandaRhodeIsland.org
Find joy, love, and peace with
Ananda through ancient and effective techniques of meditation, spiritually oriented
Hatha Yoga, kirtan, Kriya Yoga and more. Deepen
your own spiritual journey in the company of
friends who support your inner growth. Ananda is
based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda,
and was founded by Yogananda’s direct disciple,
Swami Kriyananda.